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Curse of: Miss America

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America's Next Top Model
Reality Television
Tyra Banks
Reality TV
Mental Health
Body Shaming
Photo Shoots
Modeling Industry
Psychological Evaluation
Cycle 18
Domestic Violence
Emotional Trauma
Casting Process
Macau Tower
Production Bias
Body Image
Women's Issues
Beauty Standards
Cultural Bias
Production Safety

Miss America used to be a national icon. At its peak, the pageant was appointment television, drawing TV audiences that rivaled the Superbowl.

But now, the crown is slipping.

The organization is at the center of a tabloid courtroom drama. Two people are claiming to be the rightful owner of the Miss America pageant. And the fight is getting ugly.

In one corner, a pageant girl boss. In the ot... more

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“Curse Of” is back for season two. This time, we’re doing a deep dive on Miss America. We’re talking about the pageant’s history, its impact on our larger culture, and of course, the scandals.

Host Bridget Armstrong talks to former Miss Americas... more

A new season of Curse Of launches October 20th. The team investigates the unraveling of the Miss America pageant. We follow the ongoing legal battle over the pageant’s ownership, and the scandals that have been plaguing the pageant for decades.

Y... more

Just five days after her engagement to Kenny, Cindy learns that her fiancé was accused of abusing one of Cindy’s children. The facts behind the accusation didn’t add up to Cindy. As the allegation tore her family apart, Cindy faced an impossible choi... more

The ANTM reckoning continues with a new E! docuseries, Dirty Rotten Scandals America’s Next Top Model. The series premieres on E! tonight March 11th, at 9PM EST / 6PM PT.

Lauren Saft, Executive Producer of Dirty Rotten Scandals America’s Next Top ... more

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Recent Guests

Lauren Saft
Executive producer of Dirty Rotten Scandals
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Episode: The Dirty Rotten Scandals of ANTM | BONUS | Curse of America's Next Top Model
Clayton Echard
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Sarah Hartzhorn
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Dr. Philip Zimbardo
Psychologist known for the Stanford Prison Experiment
Episode: Reality TV: The Great Experiment | BONUS | Curse of America's Next Top Model
Dr. Steven Stein
Reality TV psychologist who worked on Survivor and Big Brother
Episode: Reality TV: The Great Experiment | BONUS | Curse of America's Next Top Model
Amanda Anne Klein
Professor of film studies and Reality TV historian
East Carolina University
Episode: Reality TV: The Great Experiment | BONUS | Curse of America's Next Top Model
Jess Sims
Health writer discussing body image issues
Episode: Reality TV: The Great Experiment | BONUS | Curse of America's Next Top Model
Lisa DiMatta
Contestant from Cycle 4 and 17 of ANTM
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Hosts

Bridget Armstrong
Host and senior producer, Curse of: America's Next Top Model; investigative journalist with focus on reality TV transparency and contestant welfare.
Monique LaBorde
Editor and frequent contributor; story editor and co-host with deep production insight.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 3k ratings
  • Awesome!

    This podcast is really interesting - it looks at reality tv as a whole, not just ANTM. It’s really well written and presented.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MeganRichardson88
    Canada3 months ago
  • Excellent Podcast

    About a horrific reality show. I cannot believe this show was allowed to air, or that so many people watched it. And liked it! Everything about this show is an exercise in What Not To Do To Other People. Tyra is a villain, but so is everyone involved in the show. I don’t care if Janice or the Jays were putting on a character, they did real damage to contestants AND fans of the show. Shameful. Reality tv is garbage.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    j_a_x_
    United States3 months ago
  • Blowing the whistle on NTM

    Society needs a wake up call to the toxicity that comes with creating reality TV shows.This podcast features interviews with multiple contestants of ANTM and gives us a deeper perspective of really happened behind the scenes of the show. What these tv studios were legally able to force these girls to do is nothing short of abuse and it’s infuriating. I’ve enjoyed listening to each episode and I’m looking forward to listening to any future installments.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The half blooded prince
    United States6 months ago
  • Times have changed

    A great look back and analysis of the problems of reality TV shows and how they impacted participants - especially early on when people could be more naive about them. I watched this show way back in the day and certainly internalized some of the same body/food shaming standards of the day. The pod is a great companion to the Netflix series and I look forward to viewing the E! series as well.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Waiteforit
    United States6 months ago
  • I‘m found him so much cooolll

    hi how are you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    guhjghj
    Germany6 months ago

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Race Swap Card | EP 7 | Curse of America's Next Top Model
Q: Tiffany, you've been through so much, what was your experience like during your time on the show?
Everything just seemed so staged, and I never knew what was going on, it was so much pressure.
Race Swap Card | EP 7 | Curse of America's Next Top Model
Q: Do you feel like the people watching it now, they have a much different reaction than the folks who were watching it at the time?
Yes, I do.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Curse of: Miss America

What is Curse of: Miss America about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show investigates the longer-term impact of one of reality television's most controversial franchises, interviewing former contestants, producers, and experts to uncover the costs of fame, body image pressures, and power dynamics behind the scenes. Across episodes, conversations scrutinize casting, exploitation, and accountability, with a focus on how production choices shaped contestants' lives and the industry's standards. Noteworthy is the investigative, interview-driven approach that blends firsthand accounts with context from psychologists, historians, and media critics, offering a critical lens on legacy, representation, and reform in reality TV.

A standout aspect is its willingness to challenge figures tied to the franchise whi... more

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Recent guests on Curse of: Miss America include:

1. Lauren Saft
2. Clayton Echard
3. Sarah Hartzhorn
4. Dr. Philip Zimbardo
5. Dr. Steven Stein
6. Amanda Anne Klein
7. Jess Sims
8. Lisa DiMatta

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